A notion comment on a story the other day started with, "you're absolutely right" and that is when I had to take a moment outside for myself.

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gjsman-1000 3 days ago | parent [-]

I swear that in 3 years, managers are going to realize this constant affirmation… causes staff to lose mental tolerance for anything not clappy-happy. Same with schools.

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wiseowise 3 days ago | parent [-]

Already is. Anything that isn’t cheerful, fake salesman is interpreted as hostile.

	▲	slipperydippery 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		Yeah, the safest professional tone to adopt is now something like what you'd use talking to someone else's very-stupid dog than to a co-worker you respect. It's gross.